Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden

Fergal McAlinden is North America news editor at Mortgage Professional America and Canadian Mortgage Professional, where he reports on the US and Canadian mortgage and housing markets. Fergal joined the company in 2021, and previously worked as a reporter for a B2B industry publication in Toronto and in various freelance roles. He holds a First-Class Honours degree in Journalism.

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US labor market rebounds in November

But unemployment also increases, strengthening the case for a Fed cut in December

US labor market rebounds in November

Trigger lead reform scrapped for 2024 – but fight isn't over, says BAC co-founder

Legislation addressing the controversial practice has been shelved, although advocacy group exec says efforts to get it back before Congress will redouble in 2025

Trigger lead reform scrapped for 2024 – but fight isn't over, says BAC co-founder

Will changing realtor rules impact mortgage brokers’ business?

Brokers relying on realtors as referral partners may have to change tack, suggests executive

Will changing realtor rules impact mortgage brokers’ business?

Lock or float: What's the best mortgage strategy for homebuyers?

Mortgage rates are on an unpredictable path at present – and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for borrowers weighing up the best decision

Lock or float: What's the best mortgage strategy for homebuyers?

Odds of another Fed rate cut surge

Traders view a December cut as increasingly likely amid a stabilizing labor market

Odds of another Fed rate cut surge

How the reputation of US mortgage brokers has transformed for the better

Negative perceptions from the global financial crisis are vanishing. Here's why

How the reputation of US mortgage brokers has transformed for the better

Trump tariff threats – no cause for mortgage rate panic: CEO

The president-elect's social media post sparked inflation fears – but a rate spike doesn't appear imminent

Trump tariff threats – no cause for mortgage rate panic: CEO

Pending home sales hit seven-month high

Homebuying momentum on the rise, says NAR's Yun

Pending home sales hit seven-month high

Entering holiday mode? You could be missing out on big business

Now is not the time for mortgage professionals to ease off the throttle, according to a Philadelphia-based broker

Entering holiday mode? You could be missing out on big business

US new-home sales plummet to two-year low

Hurricanes in the South and high borrowing costs hindered the market in October

US new-home sales plummet to two-year low